Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation

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Free Online Course: Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation provided by The Great Courses Plus is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 13 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation is taught by Mark W. Muesse, Ph.D..

Overview
  • Learn the principles and techniques of meditation and enjoy the deep and lasting benefits of this ancient practice on your mind and body.

    Topics Covered:

    • By This Professor
    • 01: Mindlessness-The Default Setting
    • 02: Mindfulness-The Power of Awareness
    • 03: Expectations-Relinquishing Preconceptions
    • 04: Preparation-Taking Moral Inventory
    • 05: Position-Where to Be for Meditation
    • 06: Breathing-Finding a Focus for Attention
    • 07: Problems-Stepping-Stones to Mindfulness
    • 08: Body-Attending to Our Physical Natures
    • 09: Mind-Working with Thoughts
    • 10: Walking-Mindfulness While Moving
    • 11: Consuming-Watching What You Eat
    • 12: Driving-Staying Awake at the Wheel
    • 13: Insight-Clearing the Mind
    • 14: Wisdom-Seeing the World as It Is
    • 15: Compassion-Expressing Fundamental Kindness
    • 16: Imperfection-Embracing Our Flaws
    • 17: Wishing-May All Beings Be Well and Happy
    • 18: Generosity-The Joy of Giving
    • 19: Speech-Training the Tongue
    • 20: Anger-Cooling the Fires of Irritation
    • 21: Pain-Embracing Physical Discomfort
    • 22: Grief-Learning to Accept Loss
    • 23: Finitude-Living in the Face of Death